The term wiki is a shortened version of the term wiki wiki (weekie, weekie), a Hawaiian phrase used as an adjective to denote something "quick" or "fast". A wiki is a website that allows users to easily add, remove, and edit content, very quickly and easily.
The term wiki can also refer to the collaborative software itself that facilitates the operation of such a website.
Wikis can be open to public editing, like Wikipedia; or limited to a set of users as determined by the organizer.
Wikis in Plain English
Rationale
The ease of interaction and operation make wikis very useful for collaborative writing, brain-storming, knowledge building, and more.
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Definition
The term wiki is a shortened version of the term wiki wiki (weekie, weekie), a Hawaiian phrase used as an adjective to denote something "quick" or "fast". A wiki is a website that allows users to easily add, remove, and edit content, very quickly and easily.
The term wiki can also refer to the collaborative software itself that facilitates the operation of such a website.
Wikis can be open to public editing, like Wikipedia; or limited to a set of users as determined by the organizer.
Wikis in Plain English
Rationale
The ease of interaction and operation make wikis very useful for collaborative writing, brain-storming, knowledge building, and more.
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology - provides some good foundation for uses of wikis in education
Instructional/Tutorial Sites and Hosting Sites
Tutorials
- Wikispaces Tutorials
- Teachers First Wiki Walk-Through
- Flat Classroom Wiki Tutorial
>Examples & Scenarios
Classroom Examples